unethical
adjective
un·eth·i·cal
ˌən-ˈe-thi-kəl 
: not conforming to a high moral standard : morally wrong : not ethical
illegal and unethical business practices
immoral and unethical behavior
Examples of unethical in a Sentence
unethical treatment of prisoners of war that was a clear violation of international law
an unethical attorney, he had no qualms about getting off clients who he knew were guilty
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Research found that professionals who distance themselves from unethical networks are often perceived as more principled and trustworthy.
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Nestlé has also been accused of environmental violations, water privatization concerns, and unethical marketing of baby formula in developing countries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
However, some have raised concerns about the mass layoffs being unethical, increasing unemployment, and harming the function of key government agencies.
—Maydeen Merino, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025
That unethical relationship was exposed by S.V. Dáte, a White House reporter for the liberal Huffington Post, whom Trump kicked out of the White House press pool in February.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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Cheryl Robinson, Forbes, 20 Mar. 2025
Nestlé has also been accused of environmental violations, water privatization concerns, and unethical marketing of baby formula in developing countries.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025
However, some have raised concerns about the mass layoffs being unethical, increasing unemployment, and harming the function of key government agencies.
—Maydeen Merino, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 15 Mar. 2025
That unethical relationship was exposed by S.V. Dáte, a White House reporter for the liberal Huffington Post, whom Trump kicked out of the White House press pool in February.
—Orlando Sentinel and South Florida Sun Sentinel Editorial Boards, Orlando Sentinel, 14 Mar. 2025
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“Unethical.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/unethical. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.
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